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chief executive

[cheef ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ˈtʃif ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
NOUN
prime minister
Synonyms
WEAK
President chancellor chief minister chief of state chief officer commander in chief dewan doge grand vizier head of cabinet head of state leader person in charge premier

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Douglas Rintoul, chief executive and artistic director at the New Wolsey, said its success was "a powerful reminder that risk-taking new work is being created in regional theatres".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“They’ve completely turned it around,” said Jonathan Karp, former chief executive of Simon & Schuster and publisher of the new Simon Six imprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The chief executive of generic-drug maker Sandoz SDZ 1.57%increase; green up pointing triangle Group expects the market for unbranded versions of popular weight-loss medicines to be big.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That view is shared by the chief executive of OPmobility, a French auto-parts manufacturer.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Born in Fort Worth, he had moved to Midland after college and ultimately became the chairman and chief executive officer of the MGF Oil Corporation.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger